VALERIC ACID Chemical Properties

Melting point:

−20-−18 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

110-111 °C10 mm Hg(lit.)

Density 

0.939 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor density 

3.5 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

0.15 mm Hg ( 20 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.408(lit.)

Flash point:

192 °F

CAS DataBase Reference

64118-37-2(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

C

Risk Statements 

34-52/53

Safety Statements 

26-36-45-61

RIDADR 

UN 3265 8/PG 3

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

YV6100000

F 

13

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VALERIC ACID Usage And Synthesis

Uses

Pentanoic-2,2-d2 Acid (CAS# 64118-37-2) is a useful isotopically labeled research compound.

Definition

ChEBI: Valeric acid is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid containing five carbon atoms. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a short-chain fatty acid and a straight-chain saturated fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a valerate.

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